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Geek Heresy

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

His “Law of Amplification” was particularly insightful: “technology’s primary effect is to amplify human forces.” A mentor is going to have a more powerful impact over somebody than YouTube videos. His observation that technology tends to amplify pre-existing differences in society is a useful insight.

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The Top 54 Auctioneers for Nonprofit Fundraising Events

Nonprofit Tech for Good

This year’s top auctioneers are driving impactful change, raising crucial funds and leveraging their expertise to make a difference for great causes worldwide. Each event is not just a fundraising opportunity but a chance to make a difference in causes close to her heart.

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Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011

Eric Jacobsen Blog

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2011.

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3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips

Eric Jacobsen Blog

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). A mentor always exercises the power of suggestion. They pose alternatives.

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Bay Area Nonprofit Collaborative Pilots High-Tech Social Service Referral System

Non Profit Quarterly

A year ago, NPQ profiled an attempt by the Silicon Valley-based nonprofit Benetech to develop a Yelp-like network that would “make the social safety net as visible as the business net is,” as Benetech founder Jim Fruchterman put it. From benetech.org. May 29, 2019; San Francisco Chronicle. Steve Dubb.

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Give Positive Feedback. Don't Praise.

Eric Jacobsen Blog

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa.

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How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

Eric Jacobsen Blog

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). The law of candor. Do I make myself available to people at all levels of the organization?